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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.09, 1,201.33 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.09, 1,201.33 and 313.88 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.09 : 1,201.33 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.09/1,201.33 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.09x = 1,201.33 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.09x = 377,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,067.85/801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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