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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.37, 1,290.24 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.37, 1,290.24 and 312.39 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.37 : 1,290.24 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.37/1,290.24 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.37x = 1,290.24 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.37x = 403,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,058.07/860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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