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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.63, 1,208.40 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.63, 1,208.40 and 318.72 is: 478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.63 : 1,208.40 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.63/1,208.40 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.63x = 1,208.40 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.63x = 385,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,141.25/805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.06

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