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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.71, 1,295.22 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.71, 1,295.22 and 315.60 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.71 : 1,295.22 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.71/1,295.22 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.71x = 1,295.22 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.71x = 408,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,771.43/863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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