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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.77, 1,295.50 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.77, 1,295.50 and 315.96 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.77 : 1,295.50 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.77/1,295.50 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.77x = 1,295.50 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.77x = 409,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,326.18/863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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