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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.46, 1,291.92 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.46, 1,291.92 and 313.36 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.46 : 1,291.92 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.46/1,291.92 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.46x = 1,291.92 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.46x = 404,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,836.05/861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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