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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.27, 1,206.39 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.27, 1,206.39 and 414.38 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.27 : 1,206.39 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.27/1,206.39 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.27x = 1,206.39 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.27x = 499,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,903.89/804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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