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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.53, 1,206.50 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.53, 1,206.50 and 284.51 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.53 : 1,206.50 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.53/1,206.50 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.53x = 1,206.50 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.53x = 343,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,262.91/804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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