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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,204.23 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,204.23 and 316.29 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,204.23 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,204.23 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,204.23 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 380,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,885.91/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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