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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.27, 1,205.02 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.27, 1,205.02 and 439.31 is: 658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.27 : 1,205.02 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.27/1,205.02 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.27x = 1,205.02 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.27x = 529,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,377.34/804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.21

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