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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.02, 1,204.63 and 309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.02, 1,204.63 and 309.73 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.02 : 1,204.63 = 309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.02/1,204.63 = 309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.02x = 1,204.63 × 309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.02x = 373,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,110.05/803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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