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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.65, 1,257.99 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.65, 1,257.99 and 404.49 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.65 : 1,257.99 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.65/1,257.99 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.65x = 1,257.99 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.65x = 508,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,844.38/838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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