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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.70, 1,206 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.70, 1,206 and 317.08 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.70 : 1,206 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.70/1,206 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.70x = 1,206 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.70x = 382,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,398.48/804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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