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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.85, 1,206.59 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.85, 1,206.59 and 318.24 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.85 : 1,206.59 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.85/1,206.59 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.85x = 1,206.59 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.85x = 383,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,983.61/804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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