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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,201.20 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,201.20 and 313.60 is: 470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,201.20 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,201.20 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,201.20 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 376,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,696.32/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.59

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