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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,207.56 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,207.56 and 414.57 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,207.56 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,207.56 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,207.56 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 500,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,615.11/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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