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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,213.18 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,213.18 and 315.15 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,213.18 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,213.18 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,213.18 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 382,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,333.68/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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