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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.02, 1,289.38 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.02, 1,289.38 and 304.58 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.02 : 1,289.38 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.02/1,289.38 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.02x = 1,289.38 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.02x = 392,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,719.36/860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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