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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.23, 1,295.75 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.23, 1,295.75 and 316.40 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.23 : 1,295.75 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.23/1,295.75 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.23x = 1,295.75 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.23x = 409,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,967.24/864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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