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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,205.36 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,205.36 and 316.48 is: 474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,205.36 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,205.36 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,205.36 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 381,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,472.33/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.80

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