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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,202.04 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,202.04 and 314.25 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,202.04 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,202.04 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,202.04 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 377,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,741.07/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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