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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.83, 1,206.65 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.83, 1,206.65 and 336.03 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.83 : 1,206.65 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.83/1,206.65 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.83x = 1,206.65 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.83x = 405,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,468.92/804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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