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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.80, 1,296.88 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.80, 1,296.88 and 316.84 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.80 : 1,296.88 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.80/1,296.88 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.80x = 1,296.88 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.80x = 410,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,903.46/864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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