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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.61, 1,298.99 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.61, 1,298.99 and 318.23 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.61 : 1,298.99 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.61/1,298.99 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.61x = 1,298.99 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.61x = 413,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,371.89/865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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