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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.12, 1,200.36 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.12, 1,200.36 and 313.31 is: 470.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.12 : 1,200.36 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.12/1,200.36 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.12x = 1,200.36 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.12x = 376,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,084.79/800.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.04

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