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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,210.14 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,210.14 and 319.66 is: 479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,210.14 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,210.14 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,210.14 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 386,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,833.35/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.56

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