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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,290.82 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,290.82 and 312.92 is: 469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,290.82 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,290.82 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,290.82 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 403,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,923.39/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.42

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