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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.86, 1,291.50 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.86, 1,291.50 and 313.20 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.86 : 1,291.50 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.86/1,291.50 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.86x = 1,291.50 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.86x = 404,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,497.80/860.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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