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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.30, 1,289.07 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.30, 1,289.07 and 311.42 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.30 : 1,289.07 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.30/1,289.07 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.30x = 1,289.07 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.30x = 401,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,445.40/859.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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