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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.22, 1,204.29 and 477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.22, 1,204.29 and 477.74 is: 717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.22 : 1,204.29 = 477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.22/1,204.29 = 477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.22x = 1,204.29 × 477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.22x = 575,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,337.50/802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.18

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