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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.37, 1,213.96 and 419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.37, 1,213.96 and 419.15 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.37 : 1,213.96 = 419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.37/1,213.96 = 419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.37x = 1,213.96 × 419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.37x = 508,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,831.33/809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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