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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,299.80 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,299.80 and 318.86 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,299.80 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,299.80 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,299.80 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 414,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,454.23/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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