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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,206.23 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,206.23 and 317.34 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,206.23 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,206.23 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,206.23 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 382,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,783.44/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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