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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.83, 1,207.07 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.83, 1,207.07 and 277.71 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.83 : 1,207.07 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.83/1,207.07 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.83x = 1,207.07 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.83x = 335,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,210.54/804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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