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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.41, 1,298.13 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.41, 1,298.13 and 317.62 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.41 : 1,298.13 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.41/1,298.13 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.41x = 1,298.13 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.41x = 412,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,312.48/865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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