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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,200.30 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,200.30 and 484.44 is: 724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,200.30 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,200.30 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,200.30 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 581,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,473.33/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.82

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