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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.31, 1,203.12 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.31, 1,203.12 and 315.23 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.31 : 1,203.12 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.31/1,203.12 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.31x = 1,203.12 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.31x = 379,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,253.50/802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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