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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.43, 1,295.33 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.43, 1,295.33 and 315.61 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.43 : 1,295.33 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.43/1,295.33 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.43x = 1,295.33 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.43x = 408,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,819.10/863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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