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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,203.83 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,203.83 and 315.33 is: 473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,203.83 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,203.83 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,203.83 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 379,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,603.71/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.16

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