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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.33, 1,203.50 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.33, 1,203.50 and 315.32 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.33 : 1,203.50 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.33/1,203.50 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.33x = 1,203.50 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.33x = 379,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,487.62/802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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