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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,204.52 and 477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,204.52 and 477.69 is: 716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,204.52 = 477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,204.52 = 477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,204.52 × 477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 575,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,387.16/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.51

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