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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,206.29 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,206.29 and 478.56 is: 718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,206.29 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,206.29 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,206.29 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 577,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,279.75/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.92

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