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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.39, 1,200.81 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.39, 1,200.81 and 306.74 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.39 : 1,200.81 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.39/1,200.81 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.39x = 1,200.81 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.39x = 368,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,336.46/800.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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