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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,294.74 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,294.74 and 315.15 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,294.74 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,294.74 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,294.74 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 408,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,037.31/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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