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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,206.18 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,206.18 and 317.61 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,206.18 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,206.18 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,206.18 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 383,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,094.83/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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