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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,294.51 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,294.51 and 315.31 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,294.51 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,294.51 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,294.51 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 408,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,170.37/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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