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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.10, 1,298.12 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.10, 1,298.12 and 317.45 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.10 : 1,298.12 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.10/1,298.12 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.10x = 1,298.12 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.10x = 412,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,089.85/865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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