Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,202 and 314.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,202 and 314.32 is: 471.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801.33 : 1,202 = 314.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801.33/1,202 = 314.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801.33x = 1,202 × 314.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801.33x = 377,812.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,812.64/801.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.48
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