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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,201.86 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,201.86 and 314.22 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,201.86 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,201.86 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,201.86 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 377,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,648.45/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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