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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,293.77 and 314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,293.77 and 314.94 is: 471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,293.77 = 314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,293.77 = 314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,293.77 × 314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 407,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,459.92/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.99

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