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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.15, 1,206.50 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.15, 1,206.50 and 317.25 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.15 : 1,206.50 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.15/1,206.50 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.15x = 1,206.50 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.15x = 382,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,760.54/804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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