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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,293.44 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,293.44 and 472.10 is: 707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,293.44 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,293.44 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,293.44 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 610,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,624.20/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.48

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