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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.43, 1,209.29 and 416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.43, 1,209.29 and 416.65 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.43 : 1,209.29 = 416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.43/1,209.29 = 416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.43x = 1,209.29 × 416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.43x = 503,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,849.64/806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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