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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,295.32 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,295.32 and 315.34 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,295.32 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,295.32 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,295.32 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 408,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,466.21/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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