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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,203.26 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,203.26 and 315.19 is: 472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,203.26 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,203.26 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,203.26 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 379,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,255.45/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.83

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