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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,201.26 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,201.26 and 416.73 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,201.26 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,201.26 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,201.26 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 500,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,601.08/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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