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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,201.65 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,201.65 and 314.20 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,201.65 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,201.65 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,201.65 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 377,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,558.43/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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