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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,203.63 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,203.63 and 478.44 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,203.63 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,203.63 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,203.63 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 575,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,864.74/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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