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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,202.08 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,202.08 and 314.16 is: 471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,202.08 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,202.08 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,202.08 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 377,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,645.45/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.40

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