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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,290.21 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,290.21 and 312.29 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,290.21 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,290.21 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,290.21 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 402,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,911.67/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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