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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.78, 1,205.22 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.78, 1,205.22 and 316.52 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.78 : 1,205.22 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.78/1,205.22 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.78x = 1,205.22 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.78x = 381,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,476.23/803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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