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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.93, 1,208.18 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.93, 1,208.18 and 319.32 is: 478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.93 : 1,208.18 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.93/1,208.18 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.93x = 1,208.18 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.93x = 385,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,796.84/805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.70

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