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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,295.42 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,295.42 and 316.46 is: 474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,295.42 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,295.42 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,295.42 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 409,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,948.61/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.74

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