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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.97, 1,298.84 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.97, 1,298.84 and 318.08 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.97 : 1,298.84 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.97/1,298.84 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.97x = 1,298.84 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.97x = 413,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,129.38/865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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