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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.99, 1,204.03 and 478.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.99, 1,204.03 and 478.59 is: 717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.99 : 1,204.03 = 478.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.99/1,204.03 = 478.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.99x = 1,204.03 × 478.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.99x = 576,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,236.72/802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.61

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