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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,210.03 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,210.03 and 319.54 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,210.03 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,210.03 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,210.03 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 386,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,652.99/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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