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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,203.46 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,203.46 and 411.19 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,203.46 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,203.46 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,203.46 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 494,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,848.66/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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