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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,203.95 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,203.95 and 295.58 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,203.95 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,203.95 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,203.95 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 355,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,867.29/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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