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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,202.07 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,202.07 and 314.09 is: 471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,202.07 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,202.07 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,202.07 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 377,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,551.81/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.26

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