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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,293.98 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,293.98 and 315.23 is: 472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,293.98 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,293.98 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,293.98 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 407,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,905.34/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.47

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