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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.07, 1,201.91 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.07, 1,201.91 and 314.46 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.07 : 1,201.91 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.07/1,201.91 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.07x = 1,201.91 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.07x = 377,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,952.62/801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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