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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,204.83 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,204.83 and 413.55 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,204.83 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,204.83 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,204.83 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 498,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,257.45/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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