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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,200.20 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,200.20 and 313.22 is: 469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,200.20 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,200.20 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,200.20 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 375,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,928.08/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.65

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