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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.64, 1,203.26 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.64, 1,203.26 and 315.60 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.64 : 1,203.26 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.64/1,203.26 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.64x = 1,203.26 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.64x = 379,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,742.77/802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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