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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.33, 1,200.78 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.33, 1,200.78 and 313.71 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.33 : 1,200.78 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.33/1,200.78 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.33x = 1,200.78 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.33x = 376,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,696.69/800.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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