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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,210.02 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,210.02 and 373.35 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,210.02 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,210.02 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,210.02 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 451,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,760.97/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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