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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.27, 1,208.10 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.27, 1,208.10 and 439.96 is: 660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.27 : 1,208.10 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.27/1,208.10 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.27x = 1,208.10 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.27x = 531,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,515.68/805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.05

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