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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.44, 1,296.62 and 279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.44, 1,296.62 and 279.47 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.44 : 1,296.62 = 279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.44/1,296.62 = 279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.44x = 1,296.62 × 279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.44x = 362,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,364.99/864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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