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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.11, 1,298.53 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.11, 1,298.53 and 318.30 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.11 : 1,298.53 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.11/1,298.53 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.11x = 1,298.53 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.11x = 413,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,317.63/866.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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