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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,200.90 and 313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,200.90 and 313.78 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,200.90 = 313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,200.90 = 313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,200.90 × 313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 376,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,818.40/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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