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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.16, 1,207.71 and 317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.16, 1,207.71 and 317.87 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.16 : 1,207.71 = 317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.16/1,207.71 = 317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.16x = 1,207.71 × 317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.16x = 383,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,894.78/805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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