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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.68, 1,290.96 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.68, 1,290.96 and 313.49 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.68 : 1,290.96 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.68/1,290.96 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.68x = 1,290.96 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.68x = 404,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,703.05/861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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