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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,292.85 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,292.85 and 306.68 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,292.85 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,292.85 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,292.85 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 396,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,484.77/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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