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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,209.83 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,209.83 and 319.23 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,209.83 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,209.83 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,209.83 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 386,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,212.43/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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