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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,290.36 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,290.36 and 305.04 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,290.36 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,290.36 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,290.36 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 393,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,611.41/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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