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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,200.78 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,200.78 and 313.53 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,200.78 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,200.78 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,200.78 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 376,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,480.55/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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