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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,208.07 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,208.07 and 318.18 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,208.07 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,208.07 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,208.07 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 384,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,383.71/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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