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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,204.10 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,204.10 and 283.17 is: 424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,204.10 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,204.10 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,204.10 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 340,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,966.97/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.72

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