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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.74, 1,297.04 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.74, 1,297.04 and 316.90 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.74 : 1,297.04 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.74/1,297.04 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.74x = 1,297.04 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.74x = 411,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,031.98/864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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