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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,203.66 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,203.66 and 315.58 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,203.66 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,203.66 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,203.66 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 379,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,851.02/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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