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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,299.78 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,299.78 and 318.87 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,299.78 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,299.78 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,299.78 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 414,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,460.85/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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