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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.38, 1,290.54 and 312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.38, 1,290.54 and 312.58 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.38 : 1,290.54 = 312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.38/1,290.54 = 312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.38x = 1,290.54 × 312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.38x = 403,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,396.99/860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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