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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,300.23 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,300.23 and 311.55 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,300.23 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,300.23 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,300.23 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 405,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,086.66/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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