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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.30, 1,207.80 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.30, 1,207.80 and 318.22 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.30 : 1,207.80 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.30/1,207.80 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.30x = 1,207.80 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.30x = 384,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,346.12/805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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