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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.86, 1,295.99 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.86, 1,295.99 and 316.05 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.86 : 1,295.99 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.86/1,295.99 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.86x = 1,295.99 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.86x = 409,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,597.64/863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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