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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,284.62 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,284.62 and 474.12 is: 709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,284.62 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,284.62 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,284.62 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 609,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,064.03/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.37

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