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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.67, 1,201.15 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.67, 1,201.15 and 313.69 is: 470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.67 : 1,201.15 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.67/1,201.15 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.67x = 1,201.15 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.67x = 376,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,788.74/800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.59

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