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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.68, 1,200.66 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.68, 1,200.66 and 313.36 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.68 : 1,200.66 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.68/1,200.66 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.68x = 1,200.66 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.68x = 376,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,238.82/800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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