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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.00, 1,204.95 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.00, 1,204.95 and 316.39 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.00 : 1,204.95 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.00/1,204.95 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.00x = 1,204.95 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.00x = 381,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,231.31/803.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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