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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,208.82 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,208.82 and 416.36 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,208.82 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,208.82 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,208.82 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 503,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,304.30/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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