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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.00, 1,204.07 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.00, 1,204.07 and 302.42 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.00 : 1,204.07 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.00/1,204.07 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.00x = 1,204.07 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.00x = 364,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,136.35/803.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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