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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.58, 1,297.40 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.58, 1,297.40 and 344.84 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.58 : 1,297.40 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.58/1,297.40 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.58x = 1,297.40 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.58x = 447,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,395.42/864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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