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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,204.01 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,204.01 and 302.24 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,204.01 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,204.01 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,204.01 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 363,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,899.98/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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