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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,204.38 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,204.38 and 417.96 is: 626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,204.38 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,204.38 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,204.38 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 503,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,382.66/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.19

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