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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,203.35 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,203.35 and 315.22 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,203.35 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,203.35 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,203.35 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 379,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,318.41/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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