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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,295.44 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,295.44 and 424.86 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,295.44 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,295.44 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,295.44 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 550,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,380.64/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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