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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.40, 1,208.10 and 440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.40, 1,208.10 and 440.90 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.40 : 1,208.10 = 440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.40/1,208.10 = 440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.40x = 1,208.10 × 440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.40x = 532,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,651.29/805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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