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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.77, 1,207.14 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.77, 1,207.14 and 414.88 is: 622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.77 : 1,207.14 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.77/1,207.14 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.77x = 1,207.14 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.77x = 500,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,818.24/804.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.31

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