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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,209.84 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,209.84 and 313.06 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,209.84 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,209.84 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,209.84 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 378,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,752.51/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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