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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,300.26 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,300.26 and 319.10 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,300.26 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,300.26 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,300.26 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 414,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,912.97/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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