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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,296.09 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,296.09 and 316.23 is: 474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,296.09 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,296.09 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,296.09 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 409,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,862.54/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.44

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