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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,258.19 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,258.19 and 405.46 is: 608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,258.19 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,258.19 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,258.19 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 510,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,145.72/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.33

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