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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.77, 1,288.13 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.77, 1,288.13 and 310.97 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.77 : 1,288.13 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.77/1,288.13 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.77x = 1,288.13 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.77x = 400,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,561.79/858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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