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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.48, 1,203.88 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.48, 1,203.88 and 340.26 is: 510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.48 : 1,203.88 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.48/1,203.88 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.48x = 1,203.88 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.48x = 409,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,632.21/802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.46

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