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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,298.48 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,298.48 and 317.54 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,298.48 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,298.48 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,298.48 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 412,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,321.39/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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