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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.59, 1,201.88 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.59, 1,201.88 and 314.07 is: 470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.59 : 1,201.88 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.59/1,201.88 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.59x = 1,201.88 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.59x = 377,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,472.88/801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.91

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