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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.64, 1,296.96 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.64, 1,296.96 and 316.96 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.64 : 1,296.96 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.64/1,296.96 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.64x = 1,296.96 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.64x = 411,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,084.44/864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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