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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,290.42 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,290.42 and 312.36 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,290.42 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,290.42 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,290.42 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 403,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,075.59/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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