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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.91, 1,203.54 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.91, 1,203.54 and 309.18 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.91 : 1,203.54 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.91/1,203.54 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.91x = 1,203.54 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.91x = 372,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,110.50/802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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