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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,204.56 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,204.56 and 316.20 is: 474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,204.56 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,204.56 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,204.56 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 380,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,881.87/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.09

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