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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.93, 1,206.36 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.93, 1,206.36 and 414.60 is: 621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.93 : 1,206.36 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.93/1,206.36 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.93x = 1,206.36 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.93x = 500,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,156.86/804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.37

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