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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.92, 1,296.70 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.92, 1,296.70 and 317.05 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.92 : 1,296.70 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.92/1,296.70 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.92x = 1,296.70 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.92x = 411,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,118.74/864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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