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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,206.30 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,206.30 and 393.34 is: 589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,206.30 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,206.30 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,206.30 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 474,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,486.04/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.69

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