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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.17, 1,290.25 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.17, 1,290.25 and 312.35 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.17 : 1,290.25 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.17/1,290.25 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.17x = 1,290.25 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.17x = 403,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,008.37/860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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