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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.54, 1,207.53 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.54, 1,207.53 and 420.06 is: 630.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.54 : 1,207.53 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.54/1,207.53 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.54x = 1,207.53 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.54x = 507,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,235.05/804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.47

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