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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,300.32 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,300.32 and 318.74 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,300.32 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,300.32 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,300.32 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 414,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,457.50/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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