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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,294.26 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,294.26 and 315.16 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,294.26 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,294.26 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,294.26 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 407,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,899.77/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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