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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.33, 1,203.02 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.33, 1,203.02 and 301.80 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.33 : 1,203.02 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.33/1,203.02 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.33x = 1,203.02 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.33x = 363,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,067.68/802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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