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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.29, 1,299.59 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.29, 1,299.59 and 318.41 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.29 : 1,299.59 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.29/1,299.59 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.29x = 1,299.59 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.29x = 413,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,800.86/866.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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