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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.85, 1,207.08 and 311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.85, 1,207.08 and 311.15 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.85 : 1,207.08 = 311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.85/1,207.08 = 311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.85x = 1,207.08 × 311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.85x = 375,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,585.96/804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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