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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.45, 1,290.89 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.45, 1,290.89 and 470.34 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.45 : 1,290.89 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.45/1,290.89 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.45x = 1,290.89 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.45x = 607,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,157.20/860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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