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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,210.02 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,210.02 and 286.68 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,210.02 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,210.02 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,210.02 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 346,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,888.53/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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