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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.31, 1,295.60 and 424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.31, 1,295.60 and 424.47 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.31 : 1,295.60 = 424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.31/1,295.60 = 424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.31x = 1,295.60 × 424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.31x = 549,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,943.33/863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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