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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,205.34 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,205.34 and 418.12 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,205.34 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,205.34 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,205.34 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 503,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,976.76/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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