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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.98, 1,207.02 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.98, 1,207.02 and 284.96 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.98 : 1,207.02 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.98/1,207.02 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.98x = 1,207.02 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.98x = 343,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,946.38/804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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