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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,205.16 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,205.16 and 316.94 is: 474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,205.16 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,205.16 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,205.16 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 381,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,963.41/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.98

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