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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.47, 1,290.40 and 312.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.47, 1,290.40 and 312.51 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.47 : 1,290.40 = 312.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.47/1,290.40 = 312.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.47x = 1,290.40 × 312.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.47x = 403,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,262.90/860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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