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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.17, 1,206.16 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.17, 1,206.16 and 284.15 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.17 : 1,206.16 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.17/1,206.16 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.17x = 1,206.16 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.17x = 342,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,730.36/804.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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