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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.71, 1,205.56 and 316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.71, 1,205.56 and 316.49 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.71 : 1,205.56 = 316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.71/1,205.56 = 316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.71x = 1,205.56 × 316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.71x = 381,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,547.68/803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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