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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,202.88 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,202.88 and 416.96 is: 624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,202.88 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,202.88 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,202.88 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 501,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,552.84/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.69

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