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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.62, 1,295.43 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.62, 1,295.43 and 315.73 is: 473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.62 : 1,295.43 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.62/1,295.43 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.62x = 1,295.43 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.62x = 409,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,006.11/863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.60

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