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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,299.23 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,299.23 and 318.73 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,299.23 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,299.23 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,299.23 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 414,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,103.58/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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