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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.84, 1,296.38 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.84, 1,296.38 and 316.74 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.84 : 1,296.38 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.84/1,296.38 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.84x = 1,296.38 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.84x = 410,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,615.40/864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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