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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.46, 1,208.57 and 343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.46, 1,208.57 and 343.35 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.46 : 1,208.57 = 343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.46/1,208.57 = 343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.46x = 1,208.57 × 343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.46x = 414,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,962.51/805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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