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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.36, 1,206.48 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.36, 1,206.48 and 419.68 is: 628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.36 : 1,206.48 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.36/1,206.48 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.36x = 1,206.48 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.36x = 506,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,335.53/805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.71

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