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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.81, 1,206.48 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.81, 1,206.48 and 318.21 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.81 : 1,206.48 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.81/1,206.48 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.81x = 1,206.48 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.81x = 383,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,914.00/804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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