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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,205.52 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,205.52 and 317.32 is: 475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,205.52 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,205.52 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,205.52 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 382,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,531.40/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.55

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