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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,210.32 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,210.32 and 344.31 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,210.32 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,210.32 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,210.32 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 416,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,725.28/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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