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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,207.76 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,207.76 and 318.53 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,207.76 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,207.76 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,207.76 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 384,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,711.01/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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