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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.65, 1,210.38 and 319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.65, 1,210.38 and 319.69 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.65 : 1,210.38 = 319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.65/1,210.38 = 319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.65x = 1,210.38 × 319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.65x = 386,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,944.78/806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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