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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,203.27 and 308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,203.27 and 308.47 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,203.27 = 308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,203.27 = 308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,203.27 × 308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 371,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,166.68/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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