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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.46, 1,207.34 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.46, 1,207.34 and 317.84 is: 476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.46 : 1,207.34 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.46/1,207.34 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.46x = 1,207.34 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.46x = 383,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,740.95/805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.42

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