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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,295.60 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,295.60 and 316.07 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,295.60 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,295.60 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,295.60 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 409,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,497.09/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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