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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,204.86 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,204.86 and 315.88 is: 474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,204.86 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,204.86 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,204.86 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 380,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,591.18/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.02

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