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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,204.98 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,204.98 and 457.06 is: 684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,204.98 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,204.98 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,204.98 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 550,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,748.16/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.87

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