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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,293.95 and 315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,293.95 and 315.07 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,293.95 = 315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,293.95 = 315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,293.95 × 315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 407,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,682.38/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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