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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.48, 1,298.40 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.48, 1,298.40 and 317.66 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.48 : 1,298.40 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.48/1,298.40 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.48x = 1,298.40 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.48x = 412,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,449.74/865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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