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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.28, 1,206.59 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.28, 1,206.59 and 284.29 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.28 : 1,206.59 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.28/1,206.59 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.28x = 1,206.59 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.28x = 343,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,021.47/804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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