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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.93, 1,288.53 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.93, 1,288.53 and 311.24 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.93 : 1,288.53 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.93/1,288.53 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.93x = 1,288.53 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.93x = 401,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,040.52/858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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