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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,298.95 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,298.95 and 318.54 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,298.95 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,298.95 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,298.95 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 413,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,767.53/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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