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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.99, 1,299.17 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.99, 1,299.17 and 318.15 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.99 : 1,299.17 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.99/1,299.17 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.99x = 1,299.17 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.99x = 413,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,329.34/865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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