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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.59, 1,210.43 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.59, 1,210.43 and 313.39 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.59 : 1,210.43 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.59/1,210.43 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.59x = 1,210.43 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.59x = 379,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,336.66/806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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