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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.93, 1,296.24 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.93, 1,296.24 and 316.15 is: 474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.93 : 1,296.24 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.93/1,296.24 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.93x = 1,296.24 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.93x = 409,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,806.28/863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.35

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