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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.46, 1,200.39 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.46, 1,200.39 and 338.46 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.46 : 1,200.39 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.46/1,200.39 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.46x = 1,200.39 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.46x = 406,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,284.00/800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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