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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,256.28 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,256.28 and 404.56 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,256.28 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,256.28 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,256.28 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 508,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,240.64/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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