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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,212.60 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,212.60 and 345.69 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,212.60 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,212.60 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,212.60 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 419,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,183.69/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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