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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.63, 1,250.46 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.63, 1,250.46 and 285.98 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.63 : 1,250.46 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.63/1,250.46 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.63x = 1,250.46 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.63x = 357,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,600.30/833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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