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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.45, 1,204.47 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.45, 1,204.47 and 341.57 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.45 : 1,204.47 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.45/1,204.47 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.45x = 1,204.47 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.45x = 411,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,404.80/803.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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