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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.47, 1,206.65 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.47, 1,206.65 and 393.63 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.47 : 1,206.65 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.47/1,206.65 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.47x = 1,206.65 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.47x = 474,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,971.67/804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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