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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,298.68 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,298.68 and 317.77 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,298.68 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,298.68 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,298.68 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 412,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,673.46/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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