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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.71, 1,209.49 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.71, 1,209.49 and 416.55 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.71 : 1,209.49 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.71/1,209.49 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.71x = 1,209.49 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.71x = 503,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,813.06/806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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