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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.91, 1,300.38 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.91, 1,300.38 and 318.80 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.91 : 1,300.38 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.91/1,300.38 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.91x = 1,300.38 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.91x = 414,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,563.20/866.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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