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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.16, 1,297.93 and 317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.16, 1,297.93 and 317.33 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.16 : 1,297.93 = 317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.16/1,297.93 = 317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.16x = 1,297.93 × 317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.16x = 411,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,872.13/865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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