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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.58, 1,208.11 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.58, 1,208.11 and 415.46 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.58 : 1,208.11 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.58/1,208.11 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.58x = 1,208.11 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.58x = 501,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,921.38/805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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