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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,287.56 and 310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,287.56 and 310.67 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,287.56 = 310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,287.56 = 310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,287.56 × 310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 400,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,005.43/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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