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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,203.98 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,203.98 and 315.58 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,203.98 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,203.98 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,203.98 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 379,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,952.01/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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