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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,287.26 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,287.26 and 310.52 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,287.26 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,287.26 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,287.26 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 399,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,719.98/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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