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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.30, 1,213.35 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.30, 1,213.35 and 346.70 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.30 : 1,213.35 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.30/1,213.35 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.30x = 1,213.35 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.30x = 420,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,668.45/809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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