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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.22, 1,202.87 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.22, 1,202.87 and 314.71 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.22 : 1,202.87 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.22/1,202.87 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.22x = 1,202.87 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.22x = 378,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,553.00/802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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