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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.30, 1,297.63 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.30, 1,297.63 and 317.34 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.30 : 1,297.63 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.30/1,297.63 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.30x = 1,297.63 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.30x = 411,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,789.90/865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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