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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,212.64 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,212.64 and 346.13 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,212.64 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,212.64 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,212.64 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 419,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,725.02/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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