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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.11, 1,294.41 and 315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.11, 1,294.41 and 315.17 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.11 : 1,294.41 = 315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.11/1,294.41 = 315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.11x = 1,294.41 × 315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.11x = 407,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,958.76/863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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