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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.38, 1,201.74 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.38, 1,201.74 and 314.32 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.38 : 1,201.74 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.38/1,201.74 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.38x = 1,201.74 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.38x = 377,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,730.92/801.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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