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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,208.04 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,208.04 and 292.08 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,208.04 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,208.04 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,208.04 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 352,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,844.32/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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