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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,287.92 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,287.92 and 310.82 is: 466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,287.92 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,287.92 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,287.92 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 400,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,311.29/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.24

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