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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.54, 1,201.50 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.54, 1,201.50 and 314.40 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.54 : 1,201.50 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.54/1,201.50 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.54x = 1,201.50 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.54x = 377,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,751.60/801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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