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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.87, 1,300.86 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.87, 1,300.86 and 319.04 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.87 : 1,300.86 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.87/1,300.86 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.87x = 1,300.86 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.87x = 415,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,019.87/866.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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