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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.68, 1,207.10 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.68, 1,207.10 and 342.45 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.68 : 1,207.10 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.68/1,207.10 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.68x = 1,207.10 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.68x = 413,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,375.65/804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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