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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.36, 1,290.45 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.36, 1,290.45 and 421.44 is: 632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.36 : 1,290.45 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.36/1,290.45 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.36x = 1,290.45 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.36x = 543,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,847.25/860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.12

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