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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.06, 1,212.25 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.06, 1,212.25 and 418.25 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.06 : 1,212.25 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.06/1,212.25 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.06x = 1,212.25 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.06x = 507,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,023.56/808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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