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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,206.36 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,206.36 and 318.06 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,206.36 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,206.36 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,206.36 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 383,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,694.86/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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