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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.07, 1,294.74 and 315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.07, 1,294.74 and 315.13 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.07 : 1,294.74 = 315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.07/1,294.74 = 315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.07x = 1,294.74 × 315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.07x = 408,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,008.18/863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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