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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.83, 1,208.69 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.83, 1,208.69 and 312.04 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.83 : 1,208.69 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.83/1,208.69 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.83x = 1,208.69 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.83x = 377,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,157.39/805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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