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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,210.22 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,210.22 and 286.80 is: 430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,210.22 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,210.22 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,210.22 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 347,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,091.10/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.28

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