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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.64, 1,294.64 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.64, 1,294.64 and 315.35 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.64 : 1,294.64 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.64/1,294.64 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.64x = 1,294.64 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.64x = 408,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,263.15/862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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