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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,204.52 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,204.52 and 474.80 is: 711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,204.52 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,204.52 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,204.52 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 571,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,897.70/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.50

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