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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.29, 1,288.94 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.29, 1,288.94 and 311.48 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.29 : 1,288.94 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.29/1,288.94 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.29x = 1,288.94 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.29x = 401,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,472.39/859.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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