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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.49, 1,298.03 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.49, 1,298.03 and 317.37 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.49 : 1,298.03 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.49/1,298.03 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.49x = 1,298.03 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.49x = 411,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,954.19/865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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