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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.29, 1,208.62 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.29, 1,208.62 and 318.68 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.29 : 1,208.62 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.29/1,208.62 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.29x = 1,208.62 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.29x = 385,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,163.02/805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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