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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,207.14 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,207.14 and 439.44 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,207.14 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,207.14 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,207.14 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 530,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,465.60/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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