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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.30, 1,201.14 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.30, 1,201.14 and 313.49 is: 470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.30 : 1,201.14 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.30/1,201.14 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.30x = 1,201.14 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.30x = 376,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,545.38/800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.51

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