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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.58, 1,211.12 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.58, 1,211.12 and 417.46 is: 626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.58 : 1,211.12 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.58/1,211.12 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.58x = 1,211.12 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.58x = 505,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,594.16/807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.06

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