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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,205.48 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,205.48 and 316.88 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,205.48 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,205.48 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,205.48 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 381,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,992.50/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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