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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.22, 1,204.37 and 478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.22, 1,204.37 and 478.82 is: 717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.22 : 1,204.37 = 478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.22/1,204.37 = 478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.22x = 1,204.37 × 478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.22x = 576,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,671.62/803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.95

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