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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,208.88 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,208.88 and 416.30 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,208.88 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,208.88 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,208.88 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 503,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,250.70/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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