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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.56, 1,290.44 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.56, 1,290.44 and 312.72 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.56 : 1,290.44 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.56/1,290.44 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.56x = 1,290.44 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.56x = 403,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,546.40/860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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