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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.47, 1,207.53 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.47, 1,207.53 and 318.26 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.47 : 1,207.53 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.47/1,207.53 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.47x = 1,207.53 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.47x = 384,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,302.46/805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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