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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.93, 1,202.49 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.93, 1,202.49 and 301.26 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.93 : 1,202.49 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.93/1,202.49 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.93x = 1,202.49 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.93x = 362,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,262.14/801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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