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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,290.62 and 313.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,290.62 and 313.00 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,290.62 = 313.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,290.62 = 313.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,290.62 × 313.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 403,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,966.46/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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