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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.61, 1,298.88 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.61, 1,298.88 and 318.36 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.61 : 1,298.88 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.61/1,298.88 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.61x = 1,298.88 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.61x = 413,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,511.44/866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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