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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.62, 1,288.92 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.62, 1,288.92 and 311.62 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.62 : 1,288.92 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.62/1,288.92 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.62x = 1,288.92 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.62x = 401,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,645.25/859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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