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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.24, 1,298.04 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.24, 1,298.04 and 317.40 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.24 : 1,298.04 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.24/1,298.04 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.24x = 1,298.04 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.24x = 411,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,997.90/865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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