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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,292.40 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,292.40 and 306.56 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,292.40 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,292.40 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,292.40 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 396,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,198.14/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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