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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.62, 1,288.04 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.62, 1,288.04 and 310.73 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.62 : 1,288.04 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.62/1,288.04 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.62x = 1,288.04 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.62x = 400,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,232.67/858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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