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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.59, 1,204.79 and 413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.59, 1,204.79 and 413.01 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.59 : 1,204.79 = 413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.59/1,204.79 = 413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.59x = 1,204.79 × 413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.59x = 497,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,588.25/803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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