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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,299.95 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,299.95 and 318.88 is: 478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,299.95 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,299.95 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,299.95 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 414,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,528.06/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.20

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