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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.43, 1,213.74 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.43, 1,213.74 and 418.74 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.43 : 1,213.74 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.43/1,213.74 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.43x = 1,213.74 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.43x = 508,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,241.49/808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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