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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,202.04 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,202.04 and 281.48 is: 422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,202.04 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,202.04 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,202.04 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 338,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,344.21/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.14

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