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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.15, 1,290.79 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.15, 1,290.79 and 313.18 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.15 : 1,290.79 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.15/1,290.79 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.15x = 1,290.79 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.15x = 404,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,249.61/861.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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