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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,202.31 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,202.31 and 308.13 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,202.31 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,202.31 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,202.31 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 370,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,467.78/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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