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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,295.94 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,295.94 and 316.12 is: 474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,295.94 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,295.94 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,295.94 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 409,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,672.55/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.16

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