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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,206.69 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,206.69 and 414.18 is: 621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,206.69 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,206.69 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,206.69 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 499,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,786.86/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.37

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