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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,298.94 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,298.94 and 318.54 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,298.94 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,298.94 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,298.94 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 413,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,764.35/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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