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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.94, 1,288.58 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.94, 1,288.58 and 311.14 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.94 : 1,288.58 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.94/1,288.58 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.94x = 1,288.58 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.94x = 400,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,928.84/858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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