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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,204.59 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,204.59 and 315.81 is: 473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,204.59 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,204.59 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,204.59 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 380,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,421.57/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.73

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