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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,204.67 and 478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,204.67 and 478.41 is: 717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,204.67 = 478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,204.67 = 478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,204.67 × 478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 576,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,322.85/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.07

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