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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,211.64 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,211.64 and 418.04 is: 626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,211.64 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,211.64 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,211.64 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 506,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,513.99/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.84

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