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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 847.80 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 847.80 and 604.20 is: 847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 847.80 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/847.80 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 847.80 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 512,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,240.76/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.80

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