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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.25, 1,208.10 and 311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.25, 1,208.10 and 311.81 is: 467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.25 : 1,208.10 = 311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.25/1,208.10 = 311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.25x = 1,208.10 × 311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.25x = 376,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,691.04/805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.80

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