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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.00, 1,290.51 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.00, 1,290.51 and 312.22 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.00 : 1,290.51 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.00/1,290.51 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.00x = 1,290.51 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.00x = 402,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,922.41/860.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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