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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,294.47 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,294.47 and 315.18 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,294.47 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,294.47 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,294.47 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 407,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,991.05/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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