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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,201.44 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,201.44 and 313.98 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,201.44 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,201.44 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,201.44 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 377,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,228.13/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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