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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.11, 1,291.65 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.11, 1,291.65 and 313.44 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.11 : 1,291.65 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.11/1,291.65 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.11x = 1,291.65 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.11x = 404,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,854.78/861.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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