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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,290.20 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,290.20 and 283 is: 424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,290.20 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,290.20 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,290.20 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 365,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,126.60/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.49

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