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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,204.73 and 316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,204.73 and 316.09 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,204.73 = 316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,204.73 = 316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,204.73 × 316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 380,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,802.74/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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