Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,209.50 and 416.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,209.50 and 416.54 is: 624.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806.70 : 1,209.50 = 416.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806.70/1,209.50 = 416.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806.70x = 1,209.50 × 416.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806.70x = 503,805.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,805.13/806.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624.53
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