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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,258.08 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,258.08 and 405.48 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,258.08 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,258.08 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,258.08 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 510,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,126.28/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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