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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.74, 1,297.06 and 316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.74, 1,297.06 and 316.87 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.74 : 1,297.06 = 316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.74/1,297.06 = 316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.74x = 1,297.06 × 316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.74x = 410,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,999.40/864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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