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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,295.60 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,295.60 and 468.09 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,295.60 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,295.60 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,295.60 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 606,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,457.40/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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