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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.75, 1,297.08 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.75, 1,297.08 and 316.74 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.75 : 1,297.08 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.75/1,297.08 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.75x = 1,297.08 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.75x = 410,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,837.12/864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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