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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.47, 1,217.31 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.47, 1,217.31 and 263.47 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.47 : 1,217.31 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.47/1,217.31 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.47x = 1,217.31 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.47x = 320,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,724.67/811.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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