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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,205.46 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,205.46 and 283.91 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,205.46 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,205.46 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,205.46 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 342,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,236.12/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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