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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.71, 1,202.07 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.71, 1,202.07 and 314.19 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.71 : 1,202.07 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.71/1,202.07 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.71x = 1,202.07 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.71x = 377,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,678.37/801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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