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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.51, 1,297.26 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.51, 1,297.26 and 316.62 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.51 : 1,297.26 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.51/1,297.26 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.51x = 1,297.26 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.51x = 410,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,738.46/864.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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