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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,210.17 and 319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,210.17 and 319.81 is: 479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,210.17 = 319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,210.17 = 319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,210.17 × 319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 387,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,024.47/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.73

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