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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.71, 1,208.00 and 415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.71, 1,208.00 and 415.55 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.71 : 1,208.00 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.71/1,208.00 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.71x = 1,208.00 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.71x = 501,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,976.28/805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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