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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,209.26 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,209.26 and 312.68 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,209.26 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,209.26 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,209.26 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 378,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,117.12/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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