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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.61, 1,207.01 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.61, 1,207.01 and 317.70 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.61 : 1,207.01 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.61/1,207.01 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.61x = 1,207.01 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.61x = 383,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,467.08/804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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