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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.09, 1,216.57 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.09, 1,216.57 and 317.39 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.09 : 1,216.57 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.09/1,216.57 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.09x = 1,216.57 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.09x = 386,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,125.57/811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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