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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.50, 1,292.36 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.50, 1,292.36 and 313.61 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.50 : 1,292.36 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.50/1,292.36 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.50x = 1,292.36 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.50x = 405,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,288.99/861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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