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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.99, 1,288.11 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.99, 1,288.11 and 331.83 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.99 : 1,288.11 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.99/1,288.11 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.99x = 1,288.11 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.99x = 427,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,433.54/858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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