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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.16, 1,291.32 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.16, 1,291.32 and 313.26 is: 469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.16 : 1,291.32 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.16/1,291.32 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.16x = 1,291.32 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.16x = 404,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,518.90/861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.74

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