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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.93, 1,297.74 and 317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.93, 1,297.74 and 317.15 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.93 : 1,297.74 = 317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.93/1,297.74 = 317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.93x = 1,297.74 × 317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.93x = 411,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,578.24/864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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