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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.64, 1,204.00 and 411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.64, 1,204.00 and 411.55 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.64 : 1,204.00 = 411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.64/1,204.00 = 411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.64x = 1,204.00 × 411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.64x = 495,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,502.16/802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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