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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.43, 1,299.78 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.43, 1,299.78 and 319.01 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.43 : 1,299.78 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.43/1,299.78 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.43x = 1,299.78 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.43x = 414,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,636.32/866.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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