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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,297.17 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,297.17 and 316.95 is: 475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,297.17 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,297.17 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,297.17 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 411,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,138.03/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.43

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