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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.14, 1,298.04 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.14, 1,298.04 and 317.80 is: 476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.14 : 1,298.04 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.14/1,298.04 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.14x = 1,298.04 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.14x = 412,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,517.11/866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.27

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