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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,204.56 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,204.56 and 418.24 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,204.56 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,204.56 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,204.56 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 503,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,795.17/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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