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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,294.62 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,294.62 and 315.34 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,294.62 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,294.62 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,294.62 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 408,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,245.47/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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