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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.13, 1,201.02 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.13, 1,201.02 and 416.57 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.13 : 1,201.02 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.13/1,201.02 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.13x = 1,201.02 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.13x = 500,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,308.90/802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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