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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.39, 1,204.39 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.39, 1,204.39 and 418.83 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.39 : 1,204.39 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.39/1,204.39 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.39x = 1,204.39 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.39x = 504,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,434.66/804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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