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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.85, 1,288.28 and 311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.85, 1,288.28 and 311.19 is: 466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.85 : 1,288.28 = 311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.85/1,288.28 = 311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.85x = 1,288.28 × 311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.85x = 400,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,902.17/858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.79

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