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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,287.14 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,287.14 and 468.16 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,287.14 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,287.14 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,287.14 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 602,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,591.78/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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