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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.45, 1,203.80 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.45, 1,203.80 and 308.84 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.45 : 1,203.80 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.45/1,203.80 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.45x = 1,203.80 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.45x = 371,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,774.03/802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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