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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,204.74 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,204.74 and 419.04 is: 627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,204.74 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,204.74 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,204.74 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 504,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,834.25/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.44

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