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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,294.93 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,294.93 and 315.64 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,294.93 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,294.93 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,294.93 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 408,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,731.71/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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