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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.11, 1,297.73 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.11, 1,297.73 and 309.94 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.11 : 1,297.73 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.11/1,297.73 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.11x = 1,297.73 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.11x = 402,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,215.97/865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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