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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,202.70 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,202.70 and 308.54 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,202.70 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,202.70 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,202.70 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 371,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,084.06/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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