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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.19, 1,203.37 and 315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.19, 1,203.37 and 315.17 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.19 : 1,203.37 = 315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.19/1,203.37 = 315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.19x = 1,203.37 × 315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.19x = 379,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,266.12/802.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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