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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,205.46 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,205.46 and 439.38 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,205.46 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,205.46 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,205.46 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 529,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,655.01/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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