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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.61, 1,202.20 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.61, 1,202.20 and 307.91 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.61 : 1,202.20 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.61/1,202.20 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.61x = 1,202.20 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.61x = 370,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,169.40/801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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