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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.94, 1,293.99 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.94, 1,293.99 and 315.18 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.94 : 1,293.99 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.94/1,293.99 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.94x = 1,293.99 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.94x = 407,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,839.77/862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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