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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.64, 1,297.68 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.64, 1,297.68 and 317.69 is: 476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.64 : 1,297.68 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.64/1,297.68 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.64x = 1,297.68 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.64x = 412,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,259.96/865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.25

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