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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,207.08 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,207.08 and 317.62 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,207.08 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,207.08 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,207.08 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 383,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,392.75/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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