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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.27, 1,205.33 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.27, 1,205.33 and 316.33 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.27 : 1,205.33 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.27/1,205.33 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.27x = 1,205.33 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.27x = 381,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,282.04/803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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