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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,298.25 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,298.25 and 317.69 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,298.25 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,298.25 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,298.25 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 412,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,437.80/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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