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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.91, 1,296.49 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.91, 1,296.49 and 316.56 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.91 : 1,296.49 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.91/1,296.49 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.91x = 1,296.49 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.91x = 410,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,416.87/863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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