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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.43, 1,287.99 and 310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.43, 1,287.99 and 310.65 is: 466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.43 : 1,287.99 = 310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.43/1,287.99 = 310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.43x = 1,287.99 × 310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.43x = 400,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,112.54/858.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.10

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