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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.51, 1,214.33 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.51, 1,214.33 and 418.41 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.51 : 1,214.33 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.51/1,214.33 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.51x = 1,214.33 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.51x = 508,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,085.72/809.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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