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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,203.28 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,203.28 and 314.96 is: 472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,203.28 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,203.28 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,203.28 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 378,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,985.07/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.55

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