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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.49, 1,202.91 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.49, 1,202.91 and 314.89 is: 472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.49 : 1,202.91 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.49/1,202.91 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.49x = 1,202.91 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.49x = 378,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,778.32/801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.59

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