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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.71, 1,208.01 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.71, 1,208.01 and 414.96 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.71 : 1,208.01 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.71/1,208.01 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.71x = 1,208.01 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.71x = 501,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,272.86/805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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