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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,297.48 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,297.48 and 317.26 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,297.48 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,297.48 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,297.48 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 411,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,638.50/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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