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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.47, 1,294.90 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.47, 1,294.90 and 315.51 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.47 : 1,294.90 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.47/1,294.90 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.47x = 1,294.90 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.47x = 408,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,553.90/863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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