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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,201.91 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,201.91 and 313.92 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,201.91 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,201.91 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,201.91 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 377,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,302.02/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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