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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.58, 1,201.66 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.58, 1,201.66 and 314.52 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.58 : 1,201.66 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.58/1,201.66 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.58x = 1,201.66 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.58x = 377,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,946.10/801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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