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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,294.50 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,294.50 and 315.03 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,294.50 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,294.50 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,294.50 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 407,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,806.34/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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