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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.80, 1,294.20 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.80, 1,294.20 and 315.04 is: 472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.80 : 1,294.20 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.80/1,294.20 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.80x = 1,294.20 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.80x = 407,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,716.72/862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.55

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