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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,205.74 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,205.74 and 317.70 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,205.74 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,205.74 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,205.74 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 383,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,063.60/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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