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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.39, 1,294.28 and 315.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.39, 1,294.28 and 315.43 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.39 : 1,294.28 = 315.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.39/1,294.28 = 315.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.39x = 1,294.28 × 315.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.39x = 408,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,251.11/863.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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