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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.56, 1,296.93 and 316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.56, 1,296.93 and 316.79 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.56 : 1,296.93 = 316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.56/1,296.93 = 316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.56x = 1,296.93 × 316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.56x = 410,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,854.45/864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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