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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,200.94 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,200.94 and 314.22 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,200.94 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,200.94 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,200.94 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 377,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,358.58/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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