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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.96, 1,298.66 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.96, 1,298.66 and 318.04 is: 476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.96 : 1,298.66 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.96/1,298.66 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.96x = 1,298.66 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.96x = 413,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,025.83/865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.96

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