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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.94, 1,288.95 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.94, 1,288.95 and 311.16 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.94 : 1,288.95 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.94/1,288.95 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.94x = 1,288.95 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.94x = 401,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,069.68/858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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