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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.66, 1,208.31 and 285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.66, 1,208.31 and 285.73 is: 428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.66 : 1,208.31 = 285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.66/1,208.31 = 285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.66x = 1,208.31 × 285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.66x = 345,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,250.42/805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.53

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