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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,295.68 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,295.68 and 316.40 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,295.68 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,295.68 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,295.68 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 409,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,953.15/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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