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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,295.96 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,295.96 and 316.52 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,295.96 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,295.96 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,295.96 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 410,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,197.26/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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