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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.73, 1,295.98 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.73, 1,295.98 and 316.26 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.73 : 1,295.98 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.73/1,295.98 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.73x = 1,295.98 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.73x = 409,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,860.98/864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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