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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,203.81 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,203.81 and 413.18 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,203.81 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,203.81 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,203.81 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 497,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,383.16/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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