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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.54, 1,297.08 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.54, 1,297.08 and 287.46 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.54 : 1,297.08 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.54/1,297.08 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.54x = 1,297.08 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.54x = 372,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,858.62/864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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