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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,300.07 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,300.07 and 318.89 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,300.07 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,300.07 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,300.07 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 414,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,572.82/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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