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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,295.88 and 316.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,295.88 and 316.21 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,295.88 = 316.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,295.88 = 316.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,295.88 × 316.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 409,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,768.63/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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