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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.47, 1,296.70 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.47, 1,296.70 and 279.96 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.47 : 1,296.70 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.47/1,296.70 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.47x = 1,296.70 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.47x = 363,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,022.58/864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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