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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.95, 1,300.94 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.95, 1,300.94 and 319.12 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.95 : 1,300.94 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.95/1,300.94 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.95x = 1,300.94 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.95x = 415,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,155.97/866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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