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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,293.88 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,293.88 and 315.66 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,293.88 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,293.88 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,293.88 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 408,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,426.16/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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