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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,294.72 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,294.72 and 315.52 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,294.72 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,294.72 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,294.72 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 408,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,510.05/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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