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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,293.92 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,293.92 and 315.46 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,293.92 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,293.92 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,293.92 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 408,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,180.00/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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