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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.78, 1,213.01 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.78, 1,213.01 and 315.19 is: 472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.78 : 1,213.01 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.78/1,213.01 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.78x = 1,213.01 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.78x = 382,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,328.62/808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.72

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