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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,204.76 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,204.76 and 316.36 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,204.76 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,204.76 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,204.76 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 381,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,137.87/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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