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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,206.34 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,206.34 and 342.28 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,206.34 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,206.34 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,206.34 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 412,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,902.18/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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