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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,207.30 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,207.30 and 414.50 is: 622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,207.30 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,207.30 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,207.30 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 500,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,425.85/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.02

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