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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,290.60 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,290.60 and 312.40 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,290.60 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,290.60 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,290.60 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 403,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,183.44/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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