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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,208.64 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,208.64 and 440.44 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,208.64 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,208.64 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,208.64 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 532,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,333.40/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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