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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,210.02 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,210.02 and 286.66 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,210.02 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,210.02 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,210.02 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 346,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,864.77/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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