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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,295.28 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,295.28 and 315.96 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,295.28 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,295.28 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,295.28 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 409,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,256.67/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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