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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,201.34 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,201.34 and 313.55 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,201.34 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,201.34 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,201.34 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 376,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,674.93/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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