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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.21, 1,299.29 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.21, 1,299.29 and 318.15 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.21 : 1,299.29 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.21/1,299.29 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.21x = 1,299.29 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.21x = 413,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,367.52/866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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