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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.38, 1,205.24 and 478.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.38, 1,205.24 and 478.95 is: 716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.38 : 1,205.24 = 478.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.38/1,205.24 = 478.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.38x = 1,205.24 × 478.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.38x = 577,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,247.30/805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.74

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