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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.95, 1,258.38 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.95, 1,258.38 and 404.79 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.95 : 1,258.38 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.95/1,258.38 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.95x = 1,258.38 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.95x = 509,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,379.64/838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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