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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,202.14 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,202.14 and 314.70 is: 472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,202.14 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,202.14 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,202.14 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 378,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,313.46/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.05

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