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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.63, 1,295.56 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.63, 1,295.56 and 315.68 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.63 : 1,295.56 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.63/1,295.56 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.63x = 1,295.56 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.63x = 408,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,975.90/863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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