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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.98, 1,807.44 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.98, 1,807.44 and 339.27 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.98 : 1,807.44 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.98/1,807.44 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.98x = 1,807.44 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.98x = 613,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,210.17/1,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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