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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.02, 1,204.52 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.02, 1,204.52 and 413.13 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.02 : 1,204.52 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.02/1,204.52 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.02x = 1,204.52 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.02x = 497,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,615.78/803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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