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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,200.17 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,200.17 and 306.95 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,200.17 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,200.17 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,200.17 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 368,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,393.65/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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