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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,209.51 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,209.51 and 319.10 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,209.51 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,209.51 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,209.51 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 385,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,948.59/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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