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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,296.68 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,296.68 and 316.68 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,296.68 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,296.68 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,296.68 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 410,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,631.04/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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