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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.40, 1,204.02 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.40, 1,204.02 and 315.45 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.40 : 1,204.02 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.40/1,204.02 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.40x = 1,204.02 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.40x = 379,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,808.11/802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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