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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.45, 1,299.65 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.45, 1,299.65 and 318.62 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.45 : 1,299.65 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.45/1,299.65 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.45x = 1,299.65 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.45x = 414,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,086.39/866.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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