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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.23, 1,206.14 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.23, 1,206.14 and 317.28 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.23 : 1,206.14 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.23/1,206.14 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.23x = 1,206.14 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.23x = 382,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,682.51/804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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