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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.58, 1,214.12 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.58, 1,214.12 and 419.46 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.58 : 1,214.12 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.58/1,214.12 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.58x = 1,214.12 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.58x = 509,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,274.78/809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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