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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.53, 1,206.97 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.53, 1,206.97 and 310.94 is: 466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.53 : 1,206.97 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.53/1,206.97 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.53x = 1,206.97 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.53x = 375,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,292.97/804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.47

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