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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,210.14 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,210.14 and 319.78 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,210.14 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,210.14 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,210.14 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 386,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,980.08/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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