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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.17, 1,296.38 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.17, 1,296.38 and 316.22 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.17 : 1,296.38 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.17/1,296.38 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.17x = 1,296.38 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.17x = 409,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,942.00/864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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