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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,201.50 and 313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,201.50 and 313.81 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,201.50 = 313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,201.50 = 313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,201.50 × 313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 377,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,039.71/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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