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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,291.55 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,291.55 and 313.01 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,291.55 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,291.55 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,291.55 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 404,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,260.04/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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