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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.62, 1,290.41 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.62, 1,290.41 and 312.62 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.62 : 1,290.41 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.62/1,290.41 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.62x = 1,290.41 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.62x = 403,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,407.97/860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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