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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,202.31 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,202.31 and 307.98 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,202.31 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,202.31 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,202.31 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 370,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,287.43/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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