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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,299.44 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,299.44 and 318.12 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,299.44 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,299.44 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,299.44 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 413,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,377.85/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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