Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,210 and 319.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,210 and 319.44 is: 479.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806.40 : 1,210 = 319.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806.40/1,210 = 319.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806.40x = 1,210 × 319.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806.40x = 386,522.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,522.40/806.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479.32
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