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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.75, 1,288.26 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.75, 1,288.26 and 310.83 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.75 : 1,288.26 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.75/1,288.26 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.75x = 1,288.26 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.75x = 400,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,429.86/858.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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