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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,209.09 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,209.09 and 319.46 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,209.09 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,209.09 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,209.09 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 386,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,251.04/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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