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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.82, 1,296.74 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.82, 1,296.74 and 317.17 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.82 : 1,296.74 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.82/1,296.74 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.82x = 1,296.74 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.82x = 411,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,285.44/864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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