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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.33, 1,298.75 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.33, 1,298.75 and 318.23 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.33 : 1,298.75 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.33/1,298.75 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.33x = 1,298.75 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.33x = 413,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,301.21/866.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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