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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,206.47 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,206.47 and 317.20 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,206.47 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,206.47 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,206.47 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 382,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,692.28/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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