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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.30, 1,208.31 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.30, 1,208.31 and 439.54 is: 659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.30 : 1,208.31 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.30/1,208.31 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.30x = 1,208.31 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.30x = 531,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,100.58/805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.51

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