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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,210.01 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,210.01 and 319.34 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,210.01 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,210.01 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,210.01 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 386,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,406.02/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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