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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.87, 1,291.28 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.87, 1,291.28 and 313.06 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.87 : 1,291.28 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.87/1,291.28 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.87x = 1,291.28 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.87x = 404,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,243.32/860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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