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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,211.51 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,211.51 and 417.96 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,211.51 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,211.51 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,211.51 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 506,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,361.41/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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