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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,203.75 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,203.75 and 340.44 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,203.75 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,203.75 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,203.75 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 409,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,804.65/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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