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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.47, 1,204.48 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.47, 1,204.48 and 283.11 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.47 : 1,204.48 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.47/1,204.48 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.47x = 1,204.48 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.47x = 341,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,000.33/803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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