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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.90, 1,297.22 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.90, 1,297.22 and 316.80 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.90 : 1,297.22 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.90/1,297.22 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.90x = 1,297.22 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.90x = 410,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,957.71/864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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