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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,296.72 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,296.72 and 287.28 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,296.72 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,296.72 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,296.72 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 372,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,521.72/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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