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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.47, 1,298.91 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.47, 1,298.91 and 318.24 is: 477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.47 : 1,298.91 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.47/1,298.91 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.47x = 1,298.91 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.47x = 413,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,358.62/866.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.06

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