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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,200.01 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,200.01 and 313.20 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,200.01 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,200.01 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,200.01 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 375,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,836.35/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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