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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.38, 1,206.96 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.38, 1,206.96 and 458.88 is: 687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.38 : 1,206.96 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.38/1,206.96 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.38x = 1,206.96 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.38x = 553,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,849.80/805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.69

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