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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,301.01 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,301.01 and 319.60 is: 479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,301.01 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,301.01 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,301.01 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 415,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,802.80/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.65

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