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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,204.65 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,204.65 and 315.96 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,204.65 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,204.65 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,204.65 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 380,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,621.21/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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