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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.62, 1,290.90 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.62, 1,290.90 and 312.81 is: 469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.62 : 1,290.90 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.62/1,290.90 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.62x = 1,290.90 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.62x = 403,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,803.20/860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.20

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