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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,203.20 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,203.20 and 315.30 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,203.20 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,203.20 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,203.20 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 379,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,367.38/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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