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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,204.08 and 456.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,204.08 and 456.18 is: 683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,204.08 = 456.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,204.08 = 456.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,204.08 × 456.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 549,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,277.21/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.79

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