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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,205.46 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,205.46 and 341.49 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,205.46 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,205.46 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,205.46 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 411,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,652.54/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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