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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,202.37 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,202.37 and 315.46 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,202.37 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,202.37 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,202.37 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 379,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,299.64/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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