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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.51, 1,298.60 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.51, 1,298.60 and 318.07 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.51 : 1,298.60 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.51/1,298.60 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.51x = 1,298.60 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.51x = 413,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,045.70/865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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