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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,202.55 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,202.55 and 477.46 is: 715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,202.55 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,202.55 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,202.55 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 574,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,169.52/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.90

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