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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.94, 1,296.58 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.94, 1,296.58 and 316.48 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.94 : 1,296.58 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.94/1,296.58 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.94x = 1,296.58 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.94x = 410,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,341.64/863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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