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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.13, 1,299.90 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.13, 1,299.90 and 319.16 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.13 : 1,299.90 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.13/1,299.90 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.13x = 1,299.90 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.13x = 414,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,876.08/867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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