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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.41, 1,206.61 and 439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.41, 1,206.61 and 439.91 is: 659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.41 : 1,206.61 = 439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.41/1,206.61 = 439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.41x = 1,206.61 × 439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.41x = 530,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,799.81/804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.86

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