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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,204.80 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,204.80 and 316.08 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,204.80 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,204.80 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,204.80 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 380,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,813.18/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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