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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.94, 1,203.95 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.94, 1,203.95 and 315.72 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.94 : 1,203.95 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.94/1,203.95 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.94x = 1,203.95 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.94x = 380,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,109.52/802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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