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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.29, 1,198.27 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.29, 1,198.27 and 414.73 is: 620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.29 : 1,198.27 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.29/1,198.27 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.29x = 1,198.27 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.29x = 496,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,954.48/800.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.97

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