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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.16, 1,206.66 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.16, 1,206.66 and 439.40 is: 658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.16 : 1,206.66 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.16/1,206.66 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.16x = 1,206.66 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.16x = 530,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,206.40/805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.51

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