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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,201.21 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,201.21 and 314.26 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,201.21 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,201.21 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,201.21 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 377,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,492.25/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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