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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,200.50 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,200.50 and 314.20 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,200.50 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,200.50 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,200.50 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 377,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,197.10/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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