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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.35, 1,200.22 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.35, 1,200.22 and 313.29 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.35 : 1,200.22 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.35/1,200.22 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.35x = 1,200.22 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.35x = 376,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,016.92/800.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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