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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,295.62 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,295.62 and 315.74 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,295.62 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,295.62 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,295.62 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 409,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,081.51/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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