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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,207.07 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,207.07 and 342.35 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,207.07 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,207.07 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,207.07 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 413,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,240.41/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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