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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,201.98 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,201.98 and 314.42 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,201.98 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,201.98 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,201.98 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 377,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,920.54/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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