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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.80, 1,292.36 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.80, 1,292.36 and 313.84 is: 470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.80 : 1,292.36 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.80/1,292.36 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.80x = 1,292.36 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.80x = 405,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,594.26/861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.64

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