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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,296.14 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,296.14 and 316.04 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,296.14 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,296.14 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,296.14 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 409,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,624.02/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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