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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,298.91 and 346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,298.91 and 346.35 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,298.91 = 346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,298.91 = 346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,298.91 × 346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 449,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,877.48/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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