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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.43, 1,290.99 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.43, 1,290.99 and 312.66 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.43 : 1,290.99 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.43/1,290.99 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.43x = 1,290.99 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.43x = 403,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,640.93/860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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