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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.84, 1,204.64 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.84, 1,204.64 and 418.08 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.84 : 1,204.64 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.84/1,204.64 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.84x = 1,204.64 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.84x = 503,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,635.89/802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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