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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.81, 1,300.40 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.81, 1,300.40 and 318.99 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.81 : 1,300.40 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.81/1,300.40 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.81x = 1,300.40 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.81x = 414,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,813.00/866.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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