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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.23, 1,208.10 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.23, 1,208.10 and 318.02 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.23 : 1,208.10 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.23/1,208.10 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.23x = 1,208.10 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.23x = 384,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,193.92/805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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