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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,203.12 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,203.12 and 315.08 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,203.12 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,203.12 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,203.12 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 379,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,073.03/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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