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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,203.90 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,203.90 and 308.96 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,203.90 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,203.90 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,203.90 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 371,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,956.94/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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