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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,207.62 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,207.62 and 479.88 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,207.62 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,207.62 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,207.62 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 579,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,512.69/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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