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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.91, 1,203.74 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.91, 1,203.74 and 316.33 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.91 : 1,203.74 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.91/1,203.74 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.91x = 1,203.74 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.91x = 380,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,775.67/802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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