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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.64, 1,287.96 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.64, 1,287.96 and 310.81 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.64 : 1,287.96 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.64/1,287.96 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.64x = 1,287.96 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.64x = 400,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,313.62/858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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