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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.86, 1,299.12 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.86, 1,299.12 and 318.51 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.86 : 1,299.12 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.86/1,299.12 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.86x = 1,299.12 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.86x = 413,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,782.71/866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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