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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,206.17 and 479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,206.17 and 479.41 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,206.17 = 479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,206.17 = 479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,206.17 × 479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 578,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,249.96/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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