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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.15, 1,214.13 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.15, 1,214.13 and 346.80 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.15 : 1,214.13 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.15/1,214.13 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.15x = 1,214.13 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.15x = 421,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,058.55/809.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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