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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.62, 1,209.91 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.62, 1,209.91 and 344.28 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.62 : 1,209.91 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.62/1,209.91 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.62x = 1,209.91 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.62x = 416,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,547.81/806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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