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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.79, 1,291.35 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.79, 1,291.35 and 312.96 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.79 : 1,291.35 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.79/1,291.35 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.79x = 1,291.35 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.79x = 404,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,140.90/860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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