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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.63, 1,288.05 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.63, 1,288.05 and 303.22 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.63 : 1,288.05 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.63/1,288.05 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.63x = 1,288.05 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.63x = 390,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,567.19/858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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