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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860, 1,289.40 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860, 1,289.40 and 304.56 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860 : 1,289.40 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860/1,289.40 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860x = 1,289.40 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860x = 392,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,699.66/860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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