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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,299 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,299 and 317.88 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,299 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,299 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,299 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 412,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,926.12/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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