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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,204.11 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,204.11 and 460.50 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,204.11 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,204.11 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,204.11 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 554,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,492.66/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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