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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.35, 1,208.60 and 415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.35, 1,208.60 and 415.66 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.35 : 1,208.60 = 415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.35/1,208.60 = 415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.35x = 1,208.60 × 415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.35x = 502,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,358.55/805.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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