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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,288.06 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,288.06 and 310.89 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,288.06 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,288.06 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,288.06 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 400,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,444.97/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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