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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.45, 1,205.79 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.45, 1,205.79 and 316.85 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.45 : 1,205.79 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.45/1,205.79 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.45x = 1,205.79 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.45x = 382,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,047.34/803.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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