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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.39, 1,205.01 and 413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.39, 1,205.01 and 413.17 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.39 : 1,205.01 = 413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.39/1,205.01 = 413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.39x = 1,205.01 × 413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.39x = 497,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,870.97/803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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