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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.25, 1,205.64 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.25, 1,205.64 and 291.13 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.25 : 1,205.64 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.25/1,205.64 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.25x = 1,205.64 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.25x = 350,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,997.97/804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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