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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.38, 1,287.84 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.38, 1,287.84 and 473.90 is: 711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.38 : 1,287.84 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.38/1,287.84 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.38x = 1,287.84 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.38x = 610,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,300.94/858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.00

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