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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.18, 1,292.28 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.18, 1,292.28 and 313.41 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.18 : 1,292.28 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.18/1,292.28 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.18x = 1,292.28 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.18x = 405,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,013.47/861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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