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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.63, 1,287.60 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.63, 1,287.60 and 468.96 is: 703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.63 : 1,287.60 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.63/1,287.60 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.63x = 1,287.60 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.63x = 603,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,832.90/858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.25

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