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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.90, 1,212.45 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.90, 1,212.45 and 346.60 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.90 : 1,212.45 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.90/1,212.45 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.90x = 1,212.45 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.90x = 420,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,235.17/808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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