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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,204.96 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,204.96 and 290.24 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,204.96 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,204.96 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,204.96 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 349,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,727.59/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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