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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,212.68 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,212.68 and 346.44 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,212.68 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,212.68 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,212.68 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 420,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,120.86/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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