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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,294.43 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,294.43 and 315.06 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,294.43 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,294.43 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,294.43 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 407,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,829.38/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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