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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,204.83 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,204.83 and 437.22 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,204.83 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,204.83 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,204.83 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 526,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,775.77/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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