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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.32, 1,206.38 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.32, 1,206.38 and 284.34 is: 426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.32 : 1,206.38 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.32/1,206.38 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.32x = 1,206.38 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.32x = 343,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,022.09/804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.47

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