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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,203.45 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,203.45 and 496.10 is: 744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,203.45 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,203.45 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,203.45 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 597,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,031.55/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.15

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