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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.47, 1,205.73 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.47, 1,205.73 and 414.23 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.47 : 1,205.73 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.47/1,205.73 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.47x = 1,205.73 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.47x = 499,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,443.51/804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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