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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.66, 1,287.48 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.66, 1,287.48 and 310.74 is: 465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.66 : 1,287.48 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.66/1,287.48 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.66x = 1,287.48 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.66x = 400,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,071.54/858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.93

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