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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.47, 1,288.33 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.47, 1,288.33 and 310.70 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.47 : 1,288.33 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.47/1,288.33 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.47x = 1,288.33 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.47x = 400,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,281.08/858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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