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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.14, 1,298.22 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.14, 1,298.22 and 317.36 is: 476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.14 : 1,298.22 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.14/1,298.22 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.14x = 1,298.22 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.14x = 412,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,003.10/865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.23

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