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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,294.49 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,294.49 and 315.33 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,294.49 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,294.49 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,294.49 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 408,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,191.53/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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