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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866, 1,299.12 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866, 1,299.12 and 318.11 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 1,299.12 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/1,299.12 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 1,299.12 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 413,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,254.98/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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