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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.65, 1,207.26 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.65, 1,207.26 and 419.63 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.65 : 1,207.26 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.65/1,207.26 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.65x = 1,207.26 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.65x = 506,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,596.48/804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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