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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,203.47 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,203.47 and 476.94 is: 715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,203.47 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,203.47 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,203.47 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 573,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,980.60/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.43

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