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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.30, 1,206.51 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.30, 1,206.51 and 310.95 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.30 : 1,206.51 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.30/1,206.51 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.30x = 1,206.51 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.30x = 375,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,156.70/804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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