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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.04, 1,213.71 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.04, 1,213.71 and 398.46 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.04 : 1,213.71 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.04/1,213.71 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.04x = 1,213.71 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.04x = 483,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,614.89/809.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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