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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.42, 1,204.73 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.42, 1,204.73 and 412.74 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.42 : 1,204.73 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.42/1,204.73 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.42x = 1,204.73 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.42x = 497,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,239.74/802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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