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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,206.89 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,206.89 and 439.39 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,206.89 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,206.89 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,206.89 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 530,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,290.18/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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