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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.86, 1,295.90 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.86, 1,295.90 and 316.30 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.86 : 1,295.90 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.86/1,295.90 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.86x = 1,295.90 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.86x = 409,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,893.17/863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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