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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.41, 1,207.45 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.41, 1,207.45 and 415.46 is: 622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.41 : 1,207.45 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.41/1,207.45 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.41x = 1,207.45 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.41x = 501,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,650.71/805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.85

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