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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.48, 1,298.36 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.48, 1,298.36 and 317.92 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.48 : 1,298.36 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.48/1,298.36 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.48x = 1,298.36 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.48x = 412,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,774.61/865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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