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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.91, 1,205.99 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.91, 1,205.99 and 414.15 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.91 : 1,205.99 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.91/1,205.99 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.91x = 1,205.99 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.91x = 499,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,460.76/803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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