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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.56, 1,288.78 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.56, 1,288.78 and 311.67 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.56 : 1,288.78 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.56/1,288.78 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.56x = 1,288.78 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.56x = 401,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,666.06/859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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