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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.26, 1,208.58 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.26, 1,208.58 and 318.66 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.26 : 1,208.58 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.26/1,208.58 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.26x = 1,208.58 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.26x = 385,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,126.10/805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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