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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,204.62 and 413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,204.62 and 413.35 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,204.62 = 413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,204.62 = 413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,204.62 × 413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 497,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,934.22/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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