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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,295.25 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,295.25 and 315.81 is: 473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,295.25 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,295.25 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,295.25 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 409,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,052.90/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.45

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