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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,295.40 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,295.40 and 315.66 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,295.40 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,295.40 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,295.40 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 408,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,901.11/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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