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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.91, 1,212.93 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.91, 1,212.93 and 418.86 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.91 : 1,212.93 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.91/1,212.93 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.91x = 1,212.93 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.91x = 508,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,047.86/809.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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