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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.42, 1,200.64 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.42, 1,200.64 and 313.70 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.42 : 1,200.64 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.42/1,200.64 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.42x = 1,200.64 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.42x = 376,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,640.77/800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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