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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.86, 1,296.48 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.86, 1,296.48 and 431.54 is: 646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.86 : 1,296.48 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.86/1,296.48 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.86x = 1,296.48 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.86x = 559,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,482.98/864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.91

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