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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,209.62 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,209.62 and 416.46 is: 624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,209.62 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,209.62 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,209.62 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 503,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,758.35/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.56

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