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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.39, 1,204.92 and 413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.39, 1,204.92 and 413.21 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.39 : 1,204.92 = 413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.39/1,204.92 = 413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.39x = 1,204.92 × 413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.39x = 497,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,888.01/804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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