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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.40, 1,208.24 and 285.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.40, 1,208.24 and 285.47 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.40 : 1,208.24 = 285.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.40/1,208.24 = 285.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.40x = 1,208.24 × 285.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.40x = 344,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,916.27/805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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