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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,209.33 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,209.33 and 318.82 is: 478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,209.33 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,209.33 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,209.33 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 385,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,558.59/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.34

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