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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.49, 1,204.25 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.49, 1,204.25 and 315.56 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.49 : 1,204.25 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.49/1,204.25 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.49x = 1,204.25 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.49x = 380,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,014.56/802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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