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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.71, 1,207.70 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.71, 1,207.70 and 318.10 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.71 : 1,207.70 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.71/1,207.70 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.71x = 1,207.70 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.71x = 384,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,169.37/804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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