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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.29, 1,298.12 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.29, 1,298.12 and 317.49 is: 476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.29 : 1,298.12 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.29/1,298.12 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.29x = 1,298.12 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.29x = 412,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,138.53/865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.30

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