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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,297.92 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,297.92 and 317.58 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,297.92 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,297.92 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,297.92 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 412,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,193.43/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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