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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.36, 1,208.22 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.36, 1,208.22 and 440.20 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.36 : 1,208.22 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.36/1,208.22 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.36x = 1,208.22 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.36x = 531,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,858.44/805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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