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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,295.30 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,295.30 and 315.52 is: 473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,295.30 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,295.30 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,295.30 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 408,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,693.06/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.35

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