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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.41, 1,298.44 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.41, 1,298.44 and 318.07 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.41 : 1,298.44 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.41/1,298.44 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.41x = 1,298.44 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.41x = 412,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,990.77/866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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