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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.58, 1,286.73 and 468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.58, 1,286.73 and 468.58 is: 702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.58 : 1,286.73 = 468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.58/1,286.73 = 468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.58x = 1,286.73 × 468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.58x = 602,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,935.94/858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.25

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