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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.97, 1,204.61 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.97, 1,204.61 and 283.12 is: 424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.97 : 1,204.61 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.97/1,204.61 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.97x = 1,204.61 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.97x = 341,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,049.18/802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.73

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