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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.91, 1,295.10 and 315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.91, 1,295.10 and 315.71 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.91 : 1,295.10 = 315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.91/1,295.10 = 315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.91x = 1,295.10 × 315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.91x = 408,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,867.97/863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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