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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,204.50 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,204.50 and 316.40 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,204.50 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,204.50 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,204.50 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 381,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,103.80/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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