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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.28, 1,205.68 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.28, 1,205.68 and 414.44 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.28 : 1,205.68 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.28/1,205.68 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.28x = 1,205.68 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.28x = 499,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,682.02/805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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