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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.49, 1,209.67 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.49, 1,209.67 and 319.41 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.49 : 1,209.67 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.49/1,209.67 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.49x = 1,209.67 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.49x = 386,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,379.90/806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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