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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,214.08 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,214.08 and 346.82 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,214.08 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,214.08 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,214.08 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 421,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,067.23/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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