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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,206.12 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,206.12 and 310.35 is: 465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,206.12 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,206.12 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,206.12 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 374,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,319.34/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.47

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