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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,202.02 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,202.02 and 339.08 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,202.02 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,202.02 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,202.02 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 407,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,580.94/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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