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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,207.34 and 318.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,207.34 and 318.00 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,207.34 = 318.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,207.34 = 318.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,207.34 × 318.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 383,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,928.88/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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