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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.62, 1,210.07 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.62, 1,210.07 and 293.50 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.62 : 1,210.07 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.62/1,210.07 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.62x = 1,210.07 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.62x = 355,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,155.55/806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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