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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.85, 1,297.46 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.85, 1,297.46 and 317.04 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.85 : 1,297.46 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.85/1,297.46 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.85x = 1,297.46 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.85x = 411,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,342.65/864.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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