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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.71, 1,206.20 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.71, 1,206.20 and 317.10 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.71 : 1,206.20 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.71/1,206.20 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.71x = 1,206.20 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.71x = 382,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,486.81/803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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