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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.74, 1,292.04 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.74, 1,292.04 and 306.32 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.74 : 1,292.04 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.74/1,292.04 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.74x = 1,292.04 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.74x = 395,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,777.69/861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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