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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,199.76 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,199.76 and 313.44 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,199.76 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,199.76 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,199.76 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 376,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,052.77/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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