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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,205.80 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,205.80 and 414.59 is: 621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,205.80 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,205.80 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,205.80 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 499,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,907.89/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.47

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