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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.65, 1,210.26 and 421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.65, 1,210.26 and 421.63 is: 632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.65 : 1,210.26 = 421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.65/1,210.26 = 421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.65x = 1,210.26 × 421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.65x = 510,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,281.92/806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.59

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