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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,206.24 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,206.24 and 316.74 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,206.24 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,206.24 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,206.24 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 382,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,064.46/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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