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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,205.17 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,205.17 and 283.44 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,205.17 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,205.17 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,205.17 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 341,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,593.38/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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