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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.62, 1,213.38 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.62, 1,213.38 and 346.44 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.62 : 1,213.38 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.62/1,213.38 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.62x = 1,213.38 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.62x = 420,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,363.37/808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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