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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,300.10 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,300.10 and 319.07 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,300.10 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,300.10 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,300.10 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 414,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,822.91/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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