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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.99, 1,204.50 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.99, 1,204.50 and 440.08 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.99 : 1,204.50 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.99/1,204.50 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.99x = 1,204.50 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.99x = 530,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,078.06/802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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