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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,205.60 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,205.60 and 479.20 is: 717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,205.60 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,205.60 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,205.60 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 577,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,723.52/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.85

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