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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,200.52 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,200.52 and 313.37 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,200.52 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,200.52 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,200.52 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 376,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,205.84/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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