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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.06, 1,208.67 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.06, 1,208.67 and 440.02 is: 660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.06 : 1,208.67 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.06/1,208.67 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.06x = 1,208.67 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.06x = 531,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,838.97/805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.62

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