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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.14, 1,202.05 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.14, 1,202.05 and 314.54 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.14 : 1,202.05 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.14/1,202.05 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.14x = 1,202.05 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.14x = 378,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,086.80/801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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