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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.93, 1,291.74 and 313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.93, 1,291.74 and 313.15 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.93 : 1,291.74 = 313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.93/1,291.74 = 313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.93x = 1,291.74 × 313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.93x = 404,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,508.38/860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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