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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.43, 1,207.00 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.43, 1,207.00 and 317.32 is: 476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.43 : 1,207.00 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.43/1,207.00 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.43x = 1,207.00 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.43x = 383,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,002.62/804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.12

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