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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.13, 1,206.92 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.13, 1,206.92 and 414.41 is: 621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.13 : 1,206.92 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.13/1,206.92 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.13x = 1,206.92 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.13x = 500,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,154.72/804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.98

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