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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.63, 1,299.92 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.63, 1,299.92 and 318.58 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.63 : 1,299.92 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.63/1,299.92 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.63x = 1,299.92 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.63x = 414,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,123.67/866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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