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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,201.44 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,201.44 and 314.22 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,201.44 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,201.44 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,201.44 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 377,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,516.48/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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