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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.56, 1,214.51 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.56, 1,214.51 and 419.76 is: 629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.56 : 1,214.51 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.56/1,214.51 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.56x = 1,214.51 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.56x = 509,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,802.72/809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.73

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