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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,202.28 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,202.28 and 417.42 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,202.28 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,202.28 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,202.28 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 501,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,855.72/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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