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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,210.14 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,210.14 and 293.58 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,210.14 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,210.14 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,210.14 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 355,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,272.90/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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