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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.99, 1,208.98 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.99, 1,208.98 and 343.64 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.99 : 1,208.98 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.99/1,208.98 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.99x = 1,208.98 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.99x = 415,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,453.89/805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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