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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,202.72 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,202.72 and 315.20 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,202.72 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,202.72 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,202.72 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 379,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,097.34/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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