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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.33, 1,208.19 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.33, 1,208.19 and 415.18 is: 622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.33 : 1,208.19 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.33/1,208.19 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.33x = 1,208.19 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.33x = 501,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,616.32/805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.87

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