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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,170.70 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,170.70 and 318.47 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,170.70 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,170.70 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,170.70 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 372,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,826.18/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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