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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.11, 1,207.67 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.11, 1,207.67 and 439.71 is: 659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.11 : 1,207.67 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.11/1,207.67 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.11x = 1,207.67 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.11x = 531,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,022.38/805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.57

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