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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,206.47 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,206.47 and 439.40 is: 659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,206.47 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,206.47 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,206.47 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 530,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,120.72/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.10

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