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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,208.92 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,208.92 and 440.40 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,208.92 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,208.92 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,208.92 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 532,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,408.37/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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