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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.83, 1,203.03 and 315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.83, 1,203.03 and 315.21 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.83 : 1,203.03 = 315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.83/1,203.03 = 315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.83x = 1,203.03 × 315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.83x = 379,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,207.09/801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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