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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.26, 1,296.51 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.26, 1,296.51 and 317.21 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.26 : 1,296.51 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.26/1,296.51 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.26x = 1,296.51 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.26x = 411,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,259.45/864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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