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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,208.71 and 479.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,208.71 and 479.78 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,208.71 = 479.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,208.71 = 479.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,208.71 × 479.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 579,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,914.88/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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