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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,291.97 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,291.97 and 313.17 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,291.97 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,291.97 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,291.97 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 404,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,598.22/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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