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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,294.73 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,294.73 and 315.47 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.68 : 1,294.73 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.68/1,294.73 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.68x = 1,294.73 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.68x = 408,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,452.50/863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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