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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.67, 1,289.70 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.67, 1,289.70 and 311.85 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.67 : 1,289.70 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.67/1,289.70 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.67x = 1,289.70 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.67x = 402,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,198.66/859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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