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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,207.41 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,207.41 and 439.83 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,207.41 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,207.41 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,207.41 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 531,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,053.49/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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