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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,206.63 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,206.63 and 341.54 is: 512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,206.63 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,206.63 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,206.63 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 412,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,110.90/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.32

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