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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.45, 1,298.38 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.45, 1,298.38 and 317.75 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.45 : 1,298.38 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.45/1,298.38 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.45x = 1,298.38 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.45x = 412,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,562.70/865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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