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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,291.22 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,291.22 and 313.17 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,291.22 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,291.22 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,291.22 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 404,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,369.80/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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