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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.31, 1,290.45 and 312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.31, 1,290.45 and 312.49 is: 468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.31 : 1,290.45 = 312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.31/1,290.45 = 312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.31x = 1,290.45 × 312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.31x = 403,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,252.72/860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.73

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