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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.95, 1,289.79 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.95, 1,289.79 and 312.39 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.95 : 1,289.79 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.95/1,289.79 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.95x = 1,289.79 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.95x = 402,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,917.50/859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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