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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,300.08 and 318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,300.08 and 318.91 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,300.08 = 318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,300.08 = 318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,300.08 × 318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 414,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,608.51/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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