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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,203.38 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,203.38 and 282.32 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,203.38 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,203.38 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,203.38 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 339,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,738.24/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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