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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,207.25 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,207.25 and 317.81 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,207.25 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,207.25 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,207.25 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 383,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,668.50/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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