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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.85, 1,204.11 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.85, 1,204.11 and 469.08 is: 703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.85 : 1,204.11 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.85/1,204.11 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.85x = 1,204.11 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.85x = 564,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,823.92/802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.52

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