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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.64, 1,202.64 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.64, 1,202.64 and 333.12 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.64 : 1,202.64 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.64/1,202.64 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.64x = 1,202.64 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.64x = 400,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,623.44/801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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