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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,205.93 and 317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,205.93 and 317.42 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,205.93 = 317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,205.93 = 317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,205.93 × 317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 382,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,778.68/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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