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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.62, 1,299.88 and 318.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.62, 1,299.88 and 318.85 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.62 : 1,299.88 = 318.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.62/1,299.88 = 318.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.62x = 1,299.88 × 318.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.62x = 414,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,463.89/866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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