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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.08, 1,208.51 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.08, 1,208.51 and 415.92 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.08 : 1,208.51 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.08/1,208.51 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.08x = 1,208.51 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.08x = 502,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,637.44/806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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