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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.31, 1,209.49 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.31, 1,209.49 and 286.36 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.31 : 1,209.49 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.31/1,209.49 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.31x = 1,209.49 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.31x = 346,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,354.23/806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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