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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,290.66 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,290.66 and 312.45 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,290.66 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,290.66 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,290.66 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 403,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,260.26/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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