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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.16, 1,210.50 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.16, 1,210.50 and 287.07 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.16 : 1,210.50 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.16/1,210.50 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.16x = 1,210.50 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.16x = 347,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,498.24/807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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